This Gun Started My Career | Mossberg 500 12ga Pump Shotgun Review

This Gun Started My Career | Mossberg 500 12ga Pump Shotgun Review: This bird/deer combo Mossberg 500 was the first shotgun that I ever bought. Today we're looking at my personal Mossberg 500 pump to see if that still stands true and if this shotgun has held up to the test of time. 🔔 IMPORTANT LINKS & EVENTS 🎯 TFL SHOTGUN FEST 2026 is coming — and spots are limited. July 24–25 | Alexandria Shooting Park → targetfocused.link/shotgunfest Support youth teams → https://targetfocused.link/supportateam Shotgun Finder (search & compare shotguns) → https://targetfocused.link/checkoutth... (Helpful research — not a sales site.) Trick Shot Channel →    / @targetfocusedlive   Podcast — Stay focused in the field & life: https://targetfocused.link/podcast •Apple → https://targetfocused.link/podcastapple •Spotify → https://targetfocused.link/podcastspo... Merch → https://targetfocused.link/merch Join the free TFL Community → https://targetfocused.link/communitys... 🔥 FAVORITE FIELD GEAR & PARTNER PRODUCTS Full list → https://targetfocused.link/favproducts 💪 Performance & Protection Gear • FalconStrike Recoil Reduction System → https://targetfocused.link/falconstri... • Carlson’s Choke Tubes → https://targetfocused.link/carlsonsch... (Code: TARGETFOCUSED20) • ESS Eye Pro → https://targetfocused.link/esseyepro (Code: TFL2025) • AXIL Ear Protection → https://targetfocused.link/axilbuds• ShotTracker Training System → https://targetfocused.link/shottracker — track shot placement & improve accuracy 🧰 Maintenance & Tools • Recommended Cleaning Products → https://www.targetfocused.life/otis • Wheeler Tool Set → https://amzn.to/3Q0YmgE — Steve’s go-to gunsmith kit 🎯 On the Range • Promatic Clay Target Machines → https://targetfocused.link/promaticla... (We rotate inventory — snag the same machines we trust.) 🗺️ Mapping & Field Essentials • OnX Hunt Membership → https://targetfocused.link/onxhunt (Code: TFL20) • Free 1-Month OnX Trial → https://targetfocused.link/onXfree • MTN OPS Performance Nutrition → https://targetfocused.link/mntops (Code: TARGETFOCUSED) More picks → Amazon shop → https://www.amazon.com/shop/targetfoc... 📍 VISIT & BOOK • Crush some clays with us at Alexandria Shooting Park → https://targetfocused.link/asp • Steve booking (trick shot show / keynote) → https://targetfocused.link/booking • Steve’s story → https://targetfocused.link/stevestory 📌 DISCLAIMERS & DISCLOSURES This content is for educational and recreational purposes only. Firearms are handled safely and legally in controlled environments. We do not provide instructions for illegal modifications or sales. Some links are affiliate links — at no extra cost to you we may earn a small commission if you purchase through them. We only recommend products we use and trust. Keep Living Target Focused, Steve Gould 0:00 Intro to Mossberg 500 1:30 Specs of Mossberg 500 3:30 Trigger Pull of Mossberg 500 4:20 Ergonomics of Mossberg 500 7:14 Recoil and Reliability of Mossberg 500 9:48 Disassembly and Build Quality of Mossberg 500 11:21 Speed Shooting the Mossberg 500